Purple

The color #8B509B is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 80, 155 and HSL values of 287°, 32%, 46%.

Color Values for #8B509B

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HEX:
#8B509B
RGB:
rgb(139,80,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,32%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 48%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B509B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B509B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #8B509B

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #8B509B

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B509B

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #8B509B

The complementary color for #8B509B is #609B50. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B509B

The analogous colors for #8B509B are #65509B and #9B5086. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B509B

The triadic colors for #8B509B are #9B8B50 and #509B8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B509B

These are the darker variations of #8B509B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F407C and #53305D. This progression shows how #8B509B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B509B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A273AF and #B996C3. This progression shows how #8B509B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B509B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B509B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B509B

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B509B in their visual identity.

#8B509B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B509B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B509B is a purple with RGB values of 139, 80, 155 and HSL values of 287°, 32%, 46%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #8B509B including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.